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ND SB2176
Bill
Status
Passed
4/19/2011
Primary Sponsor
Charles Damschen
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AI Summary
- Amends North Dakota Century Code section 50-25.1-03 to specify who must report suspected child abuse and neglect to the department
- Requires physicians, nurses, dentists, optometrists, dental hygienists, medical examiners, coroners, mental health professionals, religious practitioners, schoolteachers, administrators, school counselors, addiction counselors, social workers, child care workers, foster parents, law enforcement officers, juvenile court personnel, probation officers, division of juvenile services employees, and clergy members to report if they have knowledge or reasonable cause to suspect child abuse or neglect in their official or professional capacity
- Exempts members of the clergy from reporting requirements when knowledge or suspicion is derived from information received in their capacity as spiritual adviser
- Permits any person (not just professionals) to voluntarily report suspected child abuse or neglect to the department
- Passed the Senate 42-4-1 and the House 81-6-7 during the 2011 regular session
Legislative Description
Individuals required to report child abuse and neglect.
Last Action
Filed with Secretary Of State 04/19
4/20/2011
Committee Referrals
Judiciary1/11/2011
Full Bill Text
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